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AE53 WRP

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,039 mi
Last recorded79,039 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 WRP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,039 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 78,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions limits only just met

steering/suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions limits only just met

steering/suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,277 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering/suspension components corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2020 78,277 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering/suspension components corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front suspension/steering components corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2019 77,875 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Feb 2018 77,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2017 77,473 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 77,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 73,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 59,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both front discs corrsion and worn

both front wipers worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall perishing and split, no cords visible at present

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,856 miles

N/s/r, O/s/r & O/s/f tyres perishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,453 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,453 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,693 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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AE53 WRP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 WRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 WRP is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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